Simple Homemade Marinara Sauce From Scratch
This quick and easy Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe is made from Scratch. I love the flavor of a homemade Marinara Sauce, it is like a big hug! I make it a little different, so don't share with your die-hard Italian friends, but this sauce is perfect for any pasta night!
Ingredients
- 1 Large can 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes (could use fresh)
- 1 Medium onion diced
- 1/2 cup broth veggie, garlic, or chicken
- 2 large cloves of chopped garlic
- 2 TBSP extra-virgin Olive Oil
- Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes to taste
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- pinch of baking soda
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- pinch of sugar
- 1 TBSP butter to Finish (last)
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Now, add chopped garlic, and onions, then sauté for about a minute or until fragrant.
- Pour the canned tomatoes and their juices into the pan, crushing the tomatoes with a wooden spoon or a potato masher.
- Pour in broth, stir.
- Add the salt, olive oil, red pepper, baking soda, lemon juice, and sugar to the pan and stir to combine.
- Bring sauce to a simmer at medium high, then lower the heat to medium low, and cook for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. (You can cook it longer, it only get better as it cooks)
- Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes before serving over your favorite pasta.